Helpful Immigration Resources
At Law Kessler, we believe informed clients are empowered clients. Here you will find resources that may support you in your immigration journey. These include official government tools to track your case, legal aid organizations in West Michigan, and national immigrant advocacy groups. Hover your cursor over the image to learn more about the site.
Official Government Links for Immigration
The official website of USCIS often colloquially referred to as “Immigration”. You can create your online account here and contact USCIS.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
The official website of USCIS often colloquially referred to as “Immigration”. You can create your online account here and contact USCIS.
Use your receipt number to see the current status of your immigration application
USCIS Case Status
Use your receipt number to see the current status of your immigration application.
Check USCIS average processing times by form and location. Use your receipt to see if your case is on track or delayed. It’s a great first step if you're wondering why your case is taking so long.
USCIS Processing Times
Check USCIS processing times by form and location. Use your receipt to track if your case is on time or delayed, a helpful first step to understand delays.
Use this site to pay fees or check your visa case status with the National Visa Center (NVC). You’ll need your NVC Case ID and invoice ID from your case creation letter to access your information.
Consular Electronic Application Center CEAC
Use this site to pay fees or check your visa case status with the National Visa Center. You’ll need your NVC Case ID and invoice ID from your case creation letter.
Use this site to check your Immigration Court case status. Enter your A-number or USCIS ID to see updates from EOIR or BIA, often referred to as “Immigration Court” or the appeals office.
Immigration Court Case Status
Use this site to check your Immigration Court case status. Enter your A-number or USCIS ID to get updates from EOIR or BIA, also known as Immigration Court or the appeals office.
Use this site to pay, post, or check the status of an immigration bond. If you're in Kent County (Grand Rapids), contact Kent I-Bond for help. Others can find local bond support groups here.
ICE Bonds (CeBonds)
Use this site to pay, post, or check an immigration bond. Kent County residents can contact Kent I-Bond for help; others can find local bond support groups here.
Search for people in ICE custody using name, date of birth, and country of origin, or A-number and country. Info may not be current for new cases and can take a day or two to appear.
Immigrant Detainee Locator
Search for people in ICE custody by name, DOB, country, or A-number. Info may be delayed or outdated for new cases by a day or two.
USCIS list of resources for studying for the US Citizenship test. Includes links to resources in Spanish and many other languages.
Citizenship Test Study Resources
USCIS list of resources for studying for the US Citizenship test. Includes links to resources in Spanish and many other languages.
If you are interested in studying in the United States, there is a lot you need to know. This official government website has resources and answers to some questions. To get a detailed evaluation of your case contact us today.
Student Visa Information
If you are interested in studying in the United States, there is a lot you need to know. This official government website has resources and answers to some questions. To get a detailed evaluation of your case contact us today.
Resources and Groups in West Michigan
The ACLU of Michigan advocates for the rights of all people. It offers resources on civil rights, immigration, legal issues, and how to take action. You can also file complaints if your rights have been violated.
ACLU Michigan
The ACLU of Michigan defends everyone’s rights, offering resources on civil rights, immigration, legal help, and ways to take action. You can also file complaints if rights are violated.
Grand Rapids, MI Chapter of national immigrant advocacy organizations it is for and actually run by immigrants . Follow for news and events in West Michigan.
Movimiento Cosecha GR
Grand Rapids chapter of a national immigrant advocacy group, run by immigrants. Follow for news and events supporting West Michigan’s immigrant community.
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is a legal resource hub supporting immigrant communities across Michigan. A program of MSAS, MIRC has offices in GR and other cities—call ahead to schedule an appointment.
MIRC
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) offers legal help for immigrants across Michigan. Offices in GR and beyond, call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Migrant Legal Aid, formerly Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project, has fought for migrant workers' rights since 1973. Based in Grand Rapids, it offers legal help by appointment only.
Migrant Legal Aid
Migrant Legal Aid, formerly Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project, has supported migrant workers’ rights since 1973. Based in Grand Rapids; help by appointment only.
Group dedicated to supporting people affected by ICE activities in West Michigan. If aware of ICE activity in West Michigan should call in to their hot line. May provide assistance with ICE raids and aggression.
GR Rapid Response to ICE
Group supporting those affected by ICE in West Michigan. If you know of ICE activity, call their hotline. They may assist with raids and related issues.
Organization that helps people pay immigration bonds when they get detained.
Kent I-Bond
Organization that helps people pay immigration bonds when they get detained.
A nonprofit law office providing free legal help to low-income individuals and seniors. We handle civil legal issues that impact basic needs, like housing, income, food, health care, and safety.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
A nonprofit law office offering free legal aid to low-income people and seniors, handling civil issues.
The Grand Rapids Public Schools has compiled information and resources for parents.
Information for Immigrants with Children in GRPS
The Grand Rapids Public Schools has compiled information and resources for parents.
Residents of Kalamazoo County may apply for this photo ID regardless of Immigration Status. Applicants must show residency. See the website for complete information.
Kalamazoo County ID
Residents of Kalamazoo County may apply for this photo ID regardless of Immigration Status. Applicants must show residency. See the website for complete information.
National Resources
Cosecha is a nonviolent movement fighting for dignity, respect, and permanent protection for 11M undocumented people, using non-cooperation to uplift immigrant labor and shift public opinion.
Movimiento Cosecha (National)
Cosecha is a nonviolent movement fighting for dignity and protection for 11M undocumented immigrants, using non-cooperation to shift public opinion.
Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit bar association with 16,000+ members, offering legal education, resources, and support to attorneys who practice and teach immigration law across the U.S.
American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA)
Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan nonprofit with 16,000+ members providing education, resources, and support to U.S. immigration law attorneys and educators.
United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led group in the U.S., creating safe spaces to support, empower, and uplift young people, regardless of status, to speak out, organize, and win change.
United We Dream
United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led group in the U.S., empowering all young people to organize, speak out, and create change.
Founded in the 1960s by Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and others, the UFW is the first major farm workers' union, still active today, protecting thousands of agricultural workers in CA, OR, and WA through union contracts.
United Farm Workers (UFW)
Founded in the 1960s by Chavez, Huerta, and Itliong, the UFW is the first major farm workers' union, protecting thousands in CA, OR, and WA through union contracts.
The National Immigration Project is a member-based group of attorneys, advocates, and community members committed to dignity and freedom for all. They offer resources, legal updates, and immigration news.
National Lawyers Guild National Immigration Project (NIP)
The National Immigration Project is a group of attorneys and advocates dedicated to dignity and freedom, offering resources and immigration updates.
Founded in 1937, the National Lawyers Guild is the oldest and largest progressive bar association in the U.S. They unite legal advocates to prioritize human rights and justice over property interests.
National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
Founded in 1937, the National Lawyers Guild is the oldest and largest progressive U.S. bar association focused on human rights and justice.
The National Bail Fund Network includes 90+ community bail and bond funds working to free people and end money bail. Search here to find and connect with your local bail fund. Search for your local bail fund.
National Bail Fund Network
The National Bail Fund Network includes 90+ community bail funds working to free people and end money bail. Search to find and connect with your local bail fund.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center had many resources for immigrants including this page on knowing your rights as an immigrant. They have guides and templates for preparing for emergencies and many other useful resources.
ILRC - Know Your Rights
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center had many resources for immigrants including this page on knowing your rights as an immigrant. They have guides and templates for preparing for emergencies and many other useful resources.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) advocates for the rights of all people in the US including immigrants. this page has information for immigrants on their rights, what to do if they are stopped by the police or ICE, and links to other resources. This information has been translated into Spanish and many other languages.
ACLU - Know your Rights
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) advocates for the rights of all people in the US including immigrants. The page linked above has information for immigrants on their rights, what to do if they are stopped by the police or ICE, and links to other resources. This information has been translated into Spanish and many other languages.
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